SOAR Specialist – F/T February 20, 2026

We are seeking an exceptional, self-motivated, and enthusiastic individual to provide community engagement activities to reach homeless individuals and families enrolled in PATH (Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness) services to encourage and educate them about services available to them.  The SOAR Specialist will be responsible for screening and assisting qualified homeless applicants in completing and submitting SOAR (SSI/SSDI/ Outreach, Access & Recovery) applications.  The candidate will target people experiencing homelessness in our local jails, prisons, hospitals, and in the community to assist them in gaining health benefits, and provide information and link them to needed services, advocacy, and outreach.  

Requirements for the position include:   

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, mental health counseling, or other related human services field is preferred.   
• Individual will be SOAR (SSI/SSDI/Outreach, Access and Recovery) trained. 
• Minimum of three years of experience in the social work field preferred. 
• Must be able to pass DCF clearance.  https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ 
• Familiarity with local support groups and agencies that provide services is preferred. 
• Requires strong attention to detail, especially in data collection and review, and synthesis of reports.    
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Requires comfort conducting biopsychosocial interviews, group sessions, including psycho-educational, support, and life skills. 
• Requires knowledge of severe and persistent mental illness and a comfort level working with this population.   
• Requires knowledge of Microsoft Word, internet software, and web-based databases.